Hello, my name is Joe

This will probably be the most challenging blog post I have to write; the one where I write about myself.

Some of you may know me from Amanda Talar’s blog in her weekly She Said, He Said feature where I offer the male perspective to a reader’s question. With that I’ve dipped my toes in the blogging pool and have had so much fun doing it, I instantly jumped at the opportunity when Mike Huber at the TU approached me to write my own blog. My tagline should offer some insight as to what exactly this blog will be about: “Everybody’s doing something, we’ll do nothing.”

I came to Albany in the fall of 2004 for graduate school and just fell in love with the area, even though there’s no Wegmans in sight.

Miss you, Wegman's

It’s hard to believe I’ve been here for seven years now, but with all the Capital Region has to offer and the friends I’ve made here I would not trade it for anything. About a month ago I took a major leap from the corporate public relations world to start my own PR firm. That has come with its own pile of anxiety but the excitement it’s brought has made it totally worth it.

I was born and in raised in Syracuse before attending the University of Rochester. I’m 31, a huge Syracuse sports fan, avid golfer, single, and the oldest of three siblings. My friends will tell you that my opinions are always honest, straightforward, and as far as I’m concerned, right.

I can’t wait to get started and look forward to great conversation and the inevitable debates some of my posts will spark. Though what I am most excited about is developing an interactive space for my readers to share ideas and opinions about almost anything. Before I go I have to give a shout out to Amanda Talar for helping to make this happen. And to our loyal SSHS fans; that will definitely continue.

Hi Joe! Can’t wait to add you to my Google Reader! I’m actually an Albany native that now lives in Syracuse. I still read the Times Union online every day including many of the blogs because I gotta say, the Post Standard just doesn’t compare. My favorite things about Syracuse (and have been since day 1) are still Wegmans and the Orange. Looking forward to reading!

I missed Wegmans too when I lived in Albany for those 5 yrs. We have them here in Jersey. You might have to come for a visit so you can do your groceries.. lol Congratulations, Joe on your new fun venture. Looking forward to reading your blog. Mucho Suerte! (Good luck!)

From one Syracusan to another, welcome. I myself was attracted to the Capital District after attending SUNYA. Came back about 18 months ago and miss Wegmans and ‘Cuse basketball games like there is no tomorrow.

Your headline reminds me of that kids song…
“Hi. My name is Joe.
I have a wife and three kids and I work at the button factory.
One day, my boss came to me and said,
“Joe, are you busy?”
I said “No”
He said,“Push the button with your right hand.” (left hand, right foot, etc)

Thank you all for the warm welcome. That little jingle is now stuck in my head. It probably seeped from my subconcious to the title of this post. Also enjoying all the Cuse love today. We’re a proud people.